Biden, McCarthy reach final deal to prevent default, now must sell to Congress
President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy reached final agreement Sunday on a deal to raise the nation’s debt ceiling.
Turkey’s President Erdogan seals election victory to enter third decade in power
Analysts saw the 69-year-old Erdogan’s victory as all but in the bag after the first vote on May 14.
U.S. review of China tariffs won’t depend on trade ‘breakthrough:’ deputy U.S. trade representative
The United States is taking an analytical approach to its review of whether to keep tariffs on Chinese goods in place, Deputy U.S. Trade Representative Sarah Bianchi told Reuters.
Putin orders stronger Russian border security
President Vladimir Putin on Sunday ordered stronger border security to ensure “fast” Russian military and civilian movement into Ukrainian regions now under Moscow control.
Russia unleashes ‘largest’ drone attack on Ukrainian capital ahead of Kyiv Day
Preliminary information indicated the air raid was the largest drone attack on Kyiv since the start of Russia’s invasion in February 2022, Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv’s military administration said.
Turkey votes in runoff election after candidates double down on nationalism and fear
Country analysts are all but certain of an Erdogan victory.
White House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default
House Republicans have reached a tentative deal with the White House to address the nation’s debt ceiling and avoid a default.
‘Anatomy of a Fall’ wins Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall” won the top prize at the 76th Cannes Film Festival.
Consumers are starting to fire up China’s pandemic-battered economy, two ETF experts find
A bullish economic trend may be underway in China after a challenging reopening.
Serbia’s President Vucic steps down as head of ruling party
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic stepped down as leader of the ruling Serbian Progressive Party at a party congress on Saturday.
